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Chislom Name Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Chisholm or Chisolm .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Chisom, Chisholm, Chisley, Cislo, Chisler, Chism, Chisam, Chisum

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Where is the Chislom family from?

You can see how Chislom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chislom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chislom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Chislom families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Chislom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chislom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chislom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chislom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Income was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chislom. 100% of Chislom women worked as an Income. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chislom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chislom census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 79 immigration records available for the last name Chislom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 170 military records available for the last name Chislom. For the veterans among your Chislom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chislom lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Chislom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chislom in 1947 was 23, and 70 in 2004.

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